Chapter 27: Deal (3)
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“What are you doing all of a sudden?” Upon returning to his apartment, Steve saw his roommate stuck beneath the kitchen table in a fetus position.
“I just need a drink…” George remarked as he slowly spread out his arms and legs and stood up just barely keeping his balance somehow.
“I think you’ve had one too many drinks already…” Steve couldn’t help but reach out to his friend and try and help him. Although it all seemed pointless at the end, the other pushed his hands aside.
“It’s not enough.” George replied as he grabbed the bottle of whiskey he could just barely hold in his hands. He tried to pour himself a glass but then gave up midway and drank from the bottle instead.
“Did something happen at work? Why are you like this?” Steve asked as he tried to pr
